Even relatively low levels of physical activity before a cancer diagnosis may lower the risks of both disease progression and death, according to a new study.

Women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer at the time of diagnosis are more likely to have prevalent heart disease, according to researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

U.S. News & World Report, working with leading medical and nutrition experts, reveals a list of the best diets for overall health and specific conditions.

A new study links daily consumption of coffee and/or tea to a lower risk of head and neck cancer, including mouth and throat cancers.

In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.

A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.

Americans with lung cancer are living longer, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, but researchers say increased screening and access to genetic testing can boost progress even more.

Having high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids was linked to a lower risk of more than a dozen types of cancer in new research.

A new study finds smokers who quit after a cancer diagnosis improve their survival outcomes by up to 26%.

Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.

A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.

Benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient found in many popular acne treatments, may degrade into a known carcinogen called benzene even when stored at room temperature, according to new research.

Despite years of success in lowering lead exposure, researchers say the toxic metal is still a main source of elevated blood lead levels in children.

The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.

A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.

Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society finds 40% of cancer cases and about half of all cancer deaths are caused by potentially modifiable risk factors.